This week’s episode is brought to you by medical student, Megan Spafford from the University of Saskatchewan, who will be discussing how to approach and acute abdomen. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define the term "acute abdomen " Review the clinical presentation and diagnostic approach to patients presenting with acute abdominal pain Discuss critical aspects that may influence the management and timing of management of patients with an acute abdomen. List the differenti...
Oct 02, 2019•17 min
This weeks episode is brought to us by Jeyanth Inkaran a medical student at McMaster’s medical school. Jeyanth will discuss the neurosurgical wonder of intracranial vascular malformations Learning objectives are as follows: What are the categories of vascular malformations and how do they typically present? What are the treatment options and potential consequences? How do you choose an ideal treatment? What imaging tools are useful for diagnosis?
Sep 26, 2019•16 min
This is the 2nd episode in a 2-part series on dealing with trauma. This episode is brought to you by Tiffany Paradis, a 4th year medical student at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Today we will discuss how to manage a patient who has undergone a trauma. In the last episode, we looked at initial assessment and resuscitation, and in this episode we'll look at the management of hemorrhage. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: Identify the two types of hemorrhage Provide three me...
Sep 25, 2019•13 min
This is the 1st episode in a 2-part series on dealing with trauma. This episode is brought to you by Tiffany Paradis, a 4th year medical student at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Today we will discuss how to manage a patient who has undergone a trauma. In this episode, we'll look at initial assessment and resuscitation, and in next week's episode we'll look at the management of hemorrhage. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: List the four main types of shock Describe how he...
Sep 25, 2019•16 min
Will Dr. Anderson choose the blue soup? Join the Surgery 101 team as we start our adventure examining health systems. Can you handle the truth? What is Dr. Anderson willing to risk to take a closer look at the system? Interested in what happens next? Please leave us a comment.
Aug 28, 2019•5 min
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Jul 11, 2019•4 min
This is the 3rd and final episode in a 3-part series on global surgery, brought to you by Betty Yibrehu, a 3rd year medical student at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. Today we will discuss how medical students can get involved in global surgery and some ethical considerations. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: Identify global surgery opportunities for Canadian medical students. Discuss key ethical concerns in global surgery. Discuss strategies to mitigate et...
Jun 19, 2019•11 min
This episode of Surgery 101 is the 2nd in a 3-part series about global surgery, and is brought to you by Betty Yibrehu, a 3rd year medical student at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: Understand what a National Surgical Obstetric and Anesthesia Plan (NSOAP) is. Describe the process of developing a NSOAP. Understand the importance of data collection in global surgery. Define capacity building and its role in global surgery.
Jun 12, 2019•11 min
In this episode of Surgery 101 Betty Yibrehu, a 3rd year medical student at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., will discuss global surgery. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: Define what global surgery is. Describe the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery. Define the 2030 global surgery goals.
Jun 05, 2019•11 min
In this video University of Saskatchewan medical student, Kate Elliott, discusses the complication associated with catheters and useful catheter skills.
May 29, 2019•16 min
In this video University of Saskatchewan medical student, Kate Elliott, discusses Catheterization and Catheter Care.
May 22, 2019•8 min
In this video University of Saskatchewan medical student, Kate Elliott, gives an introduction to Urinary Catheters.
May 15, 2019•11 min
In this video University of Saskatchewan medical student, Kate Elliott, discusses urinary diversions and other bladder augmentation
May 08, 2019•11 min
In this video, with the help of Dr. Kristin Black, a resident from the University of Alberta, 4th year medical student Julia Boucher discusses an approach to shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia is a complication that can occur during a vaginal delivery. It is an obstetrical emergency. Shoulder dystocia occurs when, after delivery of the fetal head, additional obstetrical maneuvers are required to deliver the fetal shoulders. It occurs in approximately 1% of births.
May 01, 2019•8 min
In this episode, with the help of Dr. Hyakutake, a gynecologist from the University of Alberta, 4th year medical student Julia Boucher discusses an overview of ovarian cancer. After listening to this episode, learners should to be able to: Understand the basic pathophysiology and types of ovarian cancer. Recognize the risk factors and clinical presentation of ovarian cancer. Understand the work-up and diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
Apr 24, 2019•14 min
In this episode, with the help of Dr. Hyakutake, a gynecologist from the University of Alberta, 4th year University of Ottawa medical student Julia Boucher discusses the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, staging and treatment of cervical cancer. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Recognize the common clinical presentation of cervical cancer. Understand the differential diagnosis of cervical cancer. Understand the basics of cervix cancer staging and treatmen...
Apr 17, 2019•12 min
In this week's episode University of Ottawa medical student, Julia Boucher, will be talking about cervical dysplasia. This is the first in a two part series on cervical cancer. She will begin by introducing the topic, why it is important, discuss the pathophysiology of cervical dysplasia. Then describe the risk factors and screening and prevention methods. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Recognize the risk factors for cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer. Understan...
Apr 10, 2019•13 min
Surgery 101 has been around for a decade! We reached out to our former summer students to hear about the highlights of their time here. Thank-you to everyone who has contributed to our project over the last 10 years.
Apr 03, 2019•3 min
This week’s episode is brought to you by medical student, Randolph Tulsie, and he will discuss Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU). After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define Diabetic Foot Ulcers Explain the relevant Pathophysiology Review a Clinical Picture State how it’s diagnosed and Speak on its Management
Mar 27, 2019•14 min
This week’s episode is from final year University of Calgary medical student, Uzair Jogiat. He will be discussing the presentation and management of portal hypertension. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: List the signs and symptoms of portal hypertension Write orders for the initial management of a patient presenting with hematemesis Order investigations for a patient presenting with portal hypertension Outline the long term management of portal hypertension
Jan 16, 2019•16 min
This week University of Calgary medical student, Uzair Jogiat discusses portal hypertension. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe the basic pathophysiology of portal hypertension. Outline the anatomy of the portal venous system. Explain the concept of porto-systemic collateralization and list six sites of collateralization. Explain why portal hypertension occurs.
Jan 09, 2019•19 min
This weeks’ episode is brought to you by McMaster medical student Tyler McKechnie. medical student at McMaster University. He will be discussing lower gastrointestinal bleeding. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Explain the pathophysiology of lower GI bleeds Review the importance of correctly identifying lower GI bleeds Outline clinical presentation List the differential diagnosis Describe possible investigations Review treatment options
Jan 02, 2019•16 min
This week’s podcast is brought to you by McMaster medical student Tyler Mckechnie. This is one of two that will discuss the topic of gastrointestinal bleeding. In this podcast, we will address upper GI bleeds, while next podcast we will address lower GI bleeds. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe the relevant pathophysiology Explain the importance of correctly identifying upper GI bleeds Review the clinical presentation List possible differential diagnosis Understand ...
Dec 19, 2018•13 min
This week we are joined by 2nd and 3rd year University of Ottawa medical students, Aneesh Karir and Minh Huynh, who will be discussing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. After this podcast, you will be able to: Describe the anatomy of the carpal tunnel Explain the pathophysiology and list common risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome Describe the typical clinical presentation of carpal tunnel syndrome Outline the diagnosis and management of the patient with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Dec 12, 2018•12 min
In this episode McMaster Medical student, Alick Wang, discusses intracranial or cerebral aneurysms. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe what they are and why they are important; Review the relevant pathophysiology; Explain how it’s diagnosed, and whether or not to treat; Go over treatment options Understand the prognosis and complications
Dec 05, 2018•11 min
In this podcast McGill medical student, Kevin Gorsky, will discuss the topic of Failed Intubation. After Listening to this podcast, the listener should be able to: Describe how to initially approach these emergency situations safely Be able to think through an algorithm of plans and contingencies with the goal of safely achieving an airway to provide ventilation in critical situations
Nov 28, 2018•9 min
In this podcast McGill medical student, Kevin Gorsky, will discuss the topic of the Difficult Airway. After Listening to this podcast, the listener should be able to: Understand when a patient is considered to have a difficult airway Describe how to initially approach these emergency situations safely
Nov 21, 2018•11 min
In this special episode of the Surgery 101 Jenni Marshall, program assistant in digital education, shares a preview of our new kids podcast Surgery ABCs. This podcast was started to help teach kids about the human body and different healthcare careers they may encounter. This episode is called “What happens if I break a bone?” and we will be explaining not what happens when you break a bone and the Dr. who helps fix it. You can find Surgery ABCs on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Libsyn, and our w...
Nov 14, 2018•11 min
In this episode Luckshi Rajendran, a visiting medical student from the University of British Columbia, will discuss Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return. By the end of the podcast you should be able to: Define total anomalous pulmonary venous return as a cause of cyanotic heart disease Understand the embryology and pathophysiology of the disease Outline the clinical presentation Describe currently available management strategies
Nov 07, 2018•19 min
